How to travel from Saiki to Takayama, Japan

The distance between Saiki and Takayama is around 803km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saiki to Takayama by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oita and then to Higoozu then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Takayama.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,015($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Oita, Kokura then Nagoya and then to Takayama.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,285($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Oita Airport then Kyōto and then to Takayama Bus Terminal.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,890($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Takayama.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance980km (609 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Takayama

There are several options for getting from Saiki to Takayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥18,890 ($140) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,010 ($190).

The distance between Saiki and Takayama is around 803km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Saiki and Takayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saiki to Takayama is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ¥26,010 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Takayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,890 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Takayama. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura and Nagoya. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Saiki and Takayama. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saiki and Takayama. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saiki to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oita Airport, Beppu-kitahama and Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.

Oita Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus and Nouhi Bus run regular bus services between Saiki and Takayama. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Takayama. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Takayama. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Takayama is Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Takayama. Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saiki and Takayama. The distance is around 980km (609 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Takayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ¥26,285 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Takayama

Transport options from Saiki to Takayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
8h 20m
¥39,015($285)
twice daily997km (619 miles)
Train to Oita, plane8h 25m
¥34,910($255)
twice daily994km (618 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 55m
¥26,010($190)
every 4 hours803km (499 miles)
Bus to Oita Airport, plane and train6h 30m
¥28,610($210)
every 4 hours818km (508 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 60m
¥54,895($400)
4 times a day1,081km (671 miles)
Train
8h 10m
¥26,285($190)
every 3 hours1,027km (638 miles)
Bus
18h 55m
¥18,890($140)
once daily1,161km (721 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
¥14,650($105)
on demand980km (609 miles)

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Airports near Takayama

The following major airports near Takayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TOY
Toyama Airport (TOY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Takayama
MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (38 miles) from Takayama
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Takayama